As the recipients of such a start, the Padres might've seen enough to swing a deal. The Padres are interested in landing Alcantara, and with Gomez's report, the two-time All-Star is trending towards being traded, which is good news for the Padres.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

Trade predictions are flying all over the place with the deadline approaching. One former general manager believes this three-team trade could benefit everyone.

Seattle holds the second American League Wild Card spot but sit six-games back from the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. The Mariners have been powered by a historic season from Most Valuable Player candidate Cal Raleigh,

The Boston Red Sox appear to have no interest in trading outfielder Jarren Duran, at least not in the near future. Trade rumors have swirled around Duran for most of the season, especially after designated hitter Rafael Devers was traded to the Giants.

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks have already agreed on one trade this season. They could look to swing another one in the coming days.

The Padres may not get the outfielder they initially wanted ahead of the trade deadline. They may want to settle for Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano.